Forever You by Lynn, Sandi (e novels to read txt) 📕

“You have nothing to be sorry for; I’m the one who’s sorry. It kills me to see you in such pain,” I

said as a single tear fell down my cheek. She reached up and wiped my tear with her thumb. I lightly

took a hold of her wrist and looked at my name that was inked on it. I was just about to ask her about

it when the nurse came in. She gave her a shot of morphine and asked me if she could talk to me in the

hallway. After a brief conversation, I walked back into the bedroom and over to the other side of the

bed. I sat up with my back against the headboard and looked at Ellery as she turned on her side to

face me.

“Has the shot helped?” I asked her as I stroked her beautiful, blonde hair.

See gave me a half smile and said it was helping. “It isn’t always going to be like this,” she said.

“The first three days after chemo is the worst, and then I’m usually fortunate enough to have a few

days where I feel good; well, as good as can be expected on chemo.” I didn’t say a word. I just sat

there playing with the strands of her hair, thinking about how stupid I was leaving her in that hotel

room in Michigan.

“Don’t get to use to doing that,” she said. “It’s going to be gone soon.”

“I don’t care. You’ll still be just a beautiful,” I smiled.

I know that made her feel good because she smiled at me, and I kissed her on the forehead. Even

being in so much pain, her smile could still light up the room and arouse me. Damn that smile. I took a

hold of her wrists and held them in front of me, rubbing the tattoos with my thumbs.

“I noticed these at the hospital when you were receiving chemo. I’ve been waiting for you to show

me; why, Ellery?” I asked.

She looked down and slowly got out of bed. She walked over and stood in front of the window.

“Because at some point, you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart, but not in your

life, and this is my way of keeping you in my heart.”

The tone of her voice was sad when she said that. I closed my eyes for a moment, taking in those

words she just spoke. Even after everything I did to her, she still loved me and wanted to keep me

close to her, and the only way she knew how was with those tattoos. I felt like the biggest bastard on

earth. I got up and walked over to her, wrapping my arms around her waist and pulling her into me

from behind.

“Get back in bed, and I’ll bring you some tea,” I whispered in her ear.

She turned herself around in my arms and kissed me on the cheek. I took in a sharp breath as it was

heaven to feel her warm lips on my bare skin again. I wanted her so much, but I knew it wasn’t

possible. I smiled at her and left the room to get her some tea.

I set the peppermint tea on the nightstand and climbed back in bed beside her. I had to tell her about

the phone call I received from Peyton.

“Peyton called me and read me the riot act,” I laughed.

“Why would she do that?” Ellery looked at me with fear.

“She said she’s been trying to get a hold of you for a couple of days, and when she didn’t have any

luck, she called me. When I told her about your chemo and that you were staying here, she started

yelling and said to sit tight because she was coming straight over from the airport to kick my ass.”

“Oh god, not tonight,” she said as she rolled her eyes.

“No, we’re in luck. She’ll only be here tomorrow since her flight was cancelled,” I lightly laughed.

“Good, because tonight I couldn’t deal with her,” she smiled.

Ellery closed her eyes and fell fast asleep in a matter of seconds. I sat there for a while and stroked

her hair while she slept. I’ve already forgiven her for not telling me she was sick. I just hope she can

forgive me for leaving her in Michigan. I ran my finger across her forehead and down her cheek,

taking in the softness of her skin. I no longer cared about my life because I have a new life to take

care of and worry about, and she’s lying right beside me, looking like an angel. I slowly climbed out

of bed so I didn’t disturb her. It was late, and I needed some sleep. I put on some pajama pants and

looked around for my phone. The last time I remembered seeing it was in the kitchen. I walked

downstairs and retrieved it from the table. As I reached the top of the stairs, I heard Ellery crying. I

carefully opened the door as she had her face buried into her pillow, sobbing. I felt a large pit in my

stomach. I hated to see her cry, and I hated that she tries to hide it. I walked over to the other side of

the bed, climbed under the covers, and wrapped my arms around her, holding her tight. “It’s alright,

baby. I’m